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Jeff Sipe tells us how Col. Bruce Hampton & the Aquarium Rescue Unit, featuring Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Co.) and Jimmy Herring (Widespread Panic), came into existence.
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Here’s a first look at The City Salt, Vol. 7. Coming your way soon, Virginia. If you don’t know Amanda Vance yet, allow me to introduce you to one of the top artists and designers around. She’s worked with companies like Apple and Harley-Davidson, or you might have seen her designs for bands GOTE, War Chile, and Mountain Walrus, and now she’s to thank for the beautiful design and artwork in Volume 7 of The City Salt. Here’s to Amanda, an incredible artist, a patient advisor, and a kind friend!
Shoutout to our featured artist Jared Stout. Cover photo by Openhead Takes Photos.
If you want a copy, let us know in the comments!
With mad love, JJ
New review out now at thecitysalt.com
🔔 New album review out now at thecitysalt.com. Check out Dan MacDonnell’s take on jamgrass sensation Into the Fog’s newest release Carolina Moon.
We’re wishing Dan a happy birthday today, too! 🎂
👂 Please listen to a recent interview with the Keels from The City Salt. We discuss the and process of our , Being Kind, and our new project, Electric Larry Land, with Jared Pool on and Jesse Shultzaberger on (we the new / sound). We also discuss Larry writing songs with other like Town Mountain, The Infamous Stringdusters, Colby T. Helms, and more! Of course, we talk a little about and homelife, too. Enjoy! 🙏
🔗 https://www.thecitysalt.com/interviews
🎧 https://larrykeel.hearnow.com/being-kind
🎟 https://larrykeel.com/tour-dates
Mountainside Studio IVPR Peter Rowan Yonder Mountain String Band Songs From The Road Band Mason Via Keller Williams Concerts Under The Stars - King Of Prussia Billy Strings 5 Points Music Sanctuary Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace The Little Cheerful Alleghany Outdoors Front Porch Fest Watermelon Pickers' Fest Seaside Raw Bar
Backstage access to the arts & artists The City Salt Interviews Larry & Jenny Keel Featuring Jason Jones, Recorded by Jessica Hall The City Salt InterviewsRita Brame & Hart Fowler of 16 Blocks Magazine Featuring Jason JonesFilmed & Produced by David Jones The City Salt InterviewsBen Atkind (Preview)...
New album review coming in hot. Check out our take on the newly released debut Ready to Serve from Phat Anchovies, only at thecitysalt.com
Check out our full interview with Blacksburg’s 16 Blocks Magazine. Don’t miss the ribbon cutting for their mural, The Local Jam, tomorrow, August 6!
Jason Jones, managing editor of The City Salt, interviews Rita Frame & Hart Fowler of 16 Blocks Magazine in Blacksburg, Virginia. Video by David Jones. Photo...
ROANOKE'S JEFFERSON CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON, preview and schedule now available at thecitysalt.com
The Jefferson Center has announced the 2024-2025 season, featuring a provocative lineup, running the gamut from veritable legends, in Emmylou Harris, Garrison Keillor, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band, to chart topping stalwarts, like The Wood Brothers, Rickie Lee Jones, and The Steeldrivers, to regionally connected talents, such as JSTOP Latin Soul, Stimulator Jones, and Tina & Her Pony. The Jefferson Center is slated to bring an unparalleled program to the region that offers something familiar and something fresh for everyone, including the best in contemporary and classic country, Americana, jazz, folk, blues, comedy, R&B, and hip-hop. In keeping with tradition, regional concertgoers will be served top shelf bills highlighted by a robust roster of performers.
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Can’t stop, won’t stop. We’re bringing our events list back. And it’s more convenient and interactive than ever. Visit https://install.page/thecitysalt to install The City Salt events app.
Gangstagrass this Thursday at The Grandin Theatre .
Hey , can you and .flynn tell us who's playing at The Star City Rockabilly Festival?
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This one’s going to be a blast, folks! Our good friends WAR CHILE will be making music out there, too!
We're getting excited for Hootenanny! And, because we just can't wait to hang out with our community with a day full of music and festivities, we're offering a free bonus ticket to the person who purchases the 5th ticket of the day! Tickets are $20 online at https://tinyurl.com/HootenannyPartyPass, and $25 at the door. Well behaved pets are welcome, and kids get in free!
THE LINEUP:
Therarelyavailable Band at 2pm
Charissa Joy & the High Frequency at 3:30pm
WAR CHILE at 5pm�
The Thrillbillyz at 6:30pm
Get your tickets today!
Hey y'all, we've been posting daily events for the last twelve months, but yesterday represents the end of that campaign for The City Salt. We're so appreciative for you tuning in and hopefully it helped you make meaningful connections. Thanks to all of the amazing, talented people who put on live events that bring us together. Onward & upward.
Today marks a new direction for The City Salt, as we tilt our attention back to storytelling, creating lasting content, and developing a platform for kickass art to happen.
Check us out at thecitysalt.com and expect new print magazines this summer. They'll be popping up from Charlottesville to Blacksburg to Harrisonburg, and all over the Roanoke Valley.
Finally, we cannot thank John Woodrum, Amelia Huggins, and Jessica Hall enough for their dedicated work in making it all happen day-in and day-out.
🤙-JJ
PS -- You can still join the weekly newsletter for a handpicked list of monthly events, all within Roanoke's daytrip radius. Sign up at thecitysalt.com.
Events this tongiht , Tuesday May 7
Monday Events!
Check out our Casual Campout preview by Colin Williams. We can’t wait to get an informal start on festival season. Preview available at thecitysalt.com. Link in story.
Sneeeek peek of Taye The Truth from The City Salt basement. Full perfomance and interview on deck. Filmed by . Photo by Openhead Takes Photos
Sundays are for the arts. Here’s your sechudle for the day!
A curated list of live music in southwest virginia, everyday. Just for you. Happy Saturday. Never miss a show…Receive our weekly list of live music in the area by signing up for our newsletter at thecitysalt.com. See you at the next show ✌🏻
G's up! Gangstagrass, group rates, and giveaways. Get it while the gettin's good. Only at thecitysalt.com.
If you're interested in the group rate (even if you don't have a full group of 4), DM or email [email protected] and we'll help you save a few bucks on the show!
Don't miss your chance at a $25 Mast General Store gift card! Follow the instructions to enter.
Looking for plans in southwest Virginia tonight? Here’s your curated list of options for live music and arts, go out and enjoy! Want to know what’s going on later this week, we’ve got you covered, join our weekly events newsletter at thecitysalt.com.
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May is upon us and we have a slate of incredible hump day music this week, folks! A brand new weekly events newsletter drops this afternoon! Sign up now at thecitysalt.com.
Our list of events for Tuesday!
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Gangstagrass this Thursday at The Grandin Theatre . .
Hey @jurassicparkandride, can you and @mendy.flynn tell us who's playing at The Star City Rockabilly Festival? @vmtroanoke @jesseraycarter @skylersaufleymusic @aaronandthebeauxties @jaredpetteys 🎥@davidjones360 📸@openheadtakesphotos
Sneeeek peek of Taye The Truth from The City Salt basement. Full perfomance and interview on deck. Filmed by @davidjones360 . Photo by Openhead Takes Photos
Al Bloch is playing with The Dual Gravitons, opening for Monster Atlantic at The Spot on Kirk this Saturday, April 13. Listen to Al explain how Dave Grohl joining Nirvana led directly to the formation of his band Wool. Listen the full interview at thecitysalt.com to learn more.
Ever feel like you're missing something? Try sax. "it can't hurt to see what it sounds like..." - Chandler Beavers Music Ryan Ratliff Mountain Walrus The Kind Thieves The Dirty Grass Players
We sat down with DJ Williams back in November and asked him about DJ Harrison, keyboardist of Butcher Brown. Here’s what he had to say! You can catch Butcher Brown at the Jefferson Center on Friday, March 22, check our latest post for a ticket giveaway to the show!
Chandler Beavers talking about playing with Colby T. Helms & The Virginia Creepers. Join our newsletter at thecitysalt.com to hear a new take on Chandler's original song "Once in a Thousand," inspired by the devastating flood of 2016 that hit White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Check your favorite streaming platform for Chandler's fresh new single "Runaway Traveler!" Chandler Beavers Music Colby T. Helms Video by David Jones.
Chandler Beavers on getting a little help from The Infamous Stringduster's Jeremy Garrett. @chandlerbeaversmandolin @jeremygarrett Video: @davidjones360 Photo: @openheadtakesphotos
From our interview with mandolinist Chandler Beavers: from hip-hop to bluegrass. Chandler Beavers Music
@dawnbeezyfair @doc_mcclintock Golden Cactus Brewing @davidjones360 Openhead Takes Photos
Check out Doc McClintock playing her original song "Chicken Scratch Letters," recorded during our interview at Golden Cactus Brewing, featuring Dawnbee Kim-Fair. Filmed and produced by David Jones. Look for more of the interview, coming soon! @doc_mcclintock @dawnbeezyfair @goldencactusbrewing @davidjones360
We taked to Nila Cooper, ensemble skater with Disney on Ice, about the show, her trip to Roanoke, and all of her many talents and interests! Check out the full interview here. Today's your last chance to see Disney on Ice at the Berglund Center! @disneyonice @berglund.center
Nila Cooper is a multi-talented artistic skater, performing this weekend with Disney on Ice at the Berglund Center. She plays jazz on both sax and clarinet, and has excellent taste in new music, too! Disney On Ice Berglund Center
We talked to Nila Cooper, ensemble skater for Disney on Ice, about her former coach Surya Bonaly, who is (in)famous for her spectacular, but illegal backflip at the 1998 Winter Olympics. Check out Disney on Ice at the Berglund Center this weekend! @disneyonice @berglund.center
GOTE's John McBroom Talking About Drummer Matt Leonard GOTE drummer✅ FloydFest production✅ Snowboard instructor✅ What can't @mattysdub do with style? Get your specially priced tickets for GOTE at The Grandin on February 22 only at thecitysalt.com (link in comments). Portion of proceeds to benefit Angels of Assisi. @jwmcbroom @gotejams @grandintheatre @angelsofassisi @therealfosterburton
Anyone remember the band Stadanko? FloydFest CEO John McBroom tell us how they led to the formation of his band GOTE. Visit thecitysalt.com for promo codes to see GOTE at The Legendary Grandin Theatre on February 22. Link in comments. @jwmcbroom @gotejams @grandintheatre @therealfosterburton @mattysdub @war_chile @floydfestva
Doc McClintock & Blindhouse Beers with the rainy afternoon tonic 🤟
PHAT LACES @ 5 Points Music Sanctuary 🎤🔥🔥 11/24/23
Check out our interview with DJ Williams, featuring Henry Lazenby. The Fall Tour closer starts at 10 PM tonight at Martin's Downtown.
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